The U.S. Geological Service is reporting that a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck in remote western Nevada early this morning. The temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles outside Tonopah, just east of the Sierra Nevada range. The quake’s depth was estimated to be 4.7 miles deep.… MORE
More Drive-Thru Testing Will be Available in Reno & Elko
Drive-through COVID-19 testing begins Monday at two Walmarts in Reno and one in Elko. Testing is for adults who meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local guidelines about who should be tested. This includes first responders, healthcare providers, those with symptoms of COVID-19 and people in high risk groups without symptoms. …… MORE
Latest Case Numbers in Washoe County
Officials announced a third death Wednesday due to COVID-19. The patients were two men in their 70, one with underlying health conditions, and a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. The total number of deaths in the county now stands at 43.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting on Market Street
Reno Police responded to reports of shots fired at the La Quinta Inn on Market Street last night. According to the Reno Police Department, the call came in just before 11 p.m. Officers say there are injuries from the incident, and they are investigating. No word yet on any arrests.… MORE
Better Business Bureau Warning The Public About a Puppy Scam
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about puppy scammers after a resident of Washoe County lost $2500 on a Yorkie that they never received.… MORE
Nevada Governor Declares State of Fiscal Emergency
Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of fiscal emergency Monday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His office said the pandemic has put a strain on public services in the state of Nevada. In a press release, his office said in part: “At this time, Nevada is estimating a significant shortfall of State General Fund…… MORE
The Largest Solar Project in U.S. History is Happening in Nevada
The Trump Administration, the Department of the Interior, and the Bureau of Land Management have approved of a proposal to construct and operate the largest solar project in United States history. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed the agreement for Solar Partners XI, LLC to construct a 690-MW photovoltaic solar electric generating…… MORE
Washoe County School Board Meeting Virtually This Afternoon
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees meets this afternoon virtually, and will have a number of items on the agenda, including graduation. Ideas are being tossed around to honor the class of 2020, and those options will be discussed. Other items on tap: the Budget, the naming of the Hug High Tech Academy…… MORE
The Carson City Mayor Says Counties Need More Funding From Congress
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell checked in with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino this week to discuss the need for more funding from Congress for counties due to the pandemic.… MORE
Today is The Deadline to Register by Mail
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office is reminding voters that today is the deadline to register through outside agencies and the postal service. … MORE
